Archive for April 5th, 2011:

Pump Up Chats with Christopher Hoare

Christopher Hoare lives with his wife of 40 years, Shirley, and two shelter dogs, Coco and Emmie, in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains where he writes and watches the world turn. His fantasy “Rast” was released by MuseItUp Publishing in  March 2011. You can download a free copy of the Iskander series promo “Gisel Matah and the Slave Ship” from his website at http://christopherhoare.ca. The Iskander series novels are available from Double Dragon — http://www.double-dragon-ebooks.com/eAuthor.php?Name=Christopher%20Hoare You can also find Chris online at: Iskander Blog http://thewildcatsvictory.wordpress.com Rast blog http://trailowner.blogspot.com/  Thank you for this interview, Christopher.  Do you remember writing stories as a child or did the writing bug come
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New Book for Review: Christian Nonfiction ‘Surviving Sexual Brokenness: What Grace Can Do’ by Thom Hunter

Thom Hunter is touring in May with his Christian nonfiction book, Surviving Sexual Brokenness: What Grace Can Do.  A man with his wife at the table on the other side of the restaurant is polite but distracted. A woman at work stares out her office window with a blank expression, her mind far away. A father wraps his arm around his daughter in the church pew; his eyes are on the pulpit, but his mind wanders. What about the college student on the soccer field or in the library? The doctor prepping for surgery? The realtor showing the house next door? The mailman on your front porch. Your Sunday
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Contingency Virtual Book Tour May 2011

Join Paula Wiseman, author of the Christian fiction, Contingency (Mindstir Media), as she virtually tours the blogosphere in May 2011 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Paula Wiseman After working several years as research chemist, Paula Wiseman was blessed with the opportunity to stay home with her children and follow the writer’s path. She has been published in several Cup of Comfort devotional books and in Life Savors for Women. Contingency: Book One: Covenant of Trust Series, her debut novel, spent time on the Amazon.com Christian Fiction bestsellers list, and was also the #1 Hot New Release in Christian Fiction. Indemnity is her
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New Book to Review: Mystery/Suspense novel, “Murder on the Interstate” by Jean Henry Mead

Jean Henry Mead is touring in May with her mystery/suspense novel, Murder on the Interstate. This is the third novel in the Logan & Cafferty mystery/​suspense series. While traveling in their motorhome along northern Arizona’s Interstate 40, Dana Logan and Sarah Cafferty discover the body of a young woman recently shot in her Mercedes convertible. When they decide to investigate, a trucker by the name of Big Ruby McCurdy comes to their rescue as they attempt to chase down the killer. In the process they place themselves in danger as they encounter home grown terrorism, dangerous acid spills, contaminated water supplies, kidnapping, a flash flood and a devastating explosion.
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Pump Up Your Book’s April 2011 Authors on Virtual Book Tour – Day 2

Welcome to Day Two of Pump Up Your Book’s April 2011 Authors on Virtual Book Tour! Follow along as these talented authors travel the blogosphere all month long to talk about their books, their lives and their future projects. Pick your favorites, follow their tours, and make sure you leave them a note to tell them you stopped by! Don’t forget our Facebook party on April 29 where you can win lots of valuable prizes. “Like” our page at www.facebook.com/pumpupyourbook before April 29, then leave a comment at our Facebook party page at http://www.facebook.com/notes/pump-up-your-book/april-2011-authors-on-tour-facebook-party/10150098281972393 to make sure you’re in. Full details are on the party page along with what prizes
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